St. Louis Blues

by W.C. Handy
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Lyrics

(G7)I hate to see

the eve’ nin sun go (G7)down.

hate to see

the eve’ nin’ sun go (G7)down.

(D7)’cause my ba by,

he done left this (G7)town.

(G7)Feel ’in to’mor row

just like I feel to (G7)day.

feel to’mor row

just like I feel to (G7)day.

(D7)I’ll pack my trunk

make my get a (G7)way.

St.

Lou is (Gm)wo man

with her dia mond (Dm7)rings

pulls that man ’round

by her ap ron (Gm)strings

but for pow der

and for store brought (D7)hair

the man I love

would not gone no (Gm)where.

Got the (G7)St.

Lou is blues just as blue as I can be

that (C7)Ken tuck y Col’ nel loves his mint and rye

or (D7)else he would n’t have (A7)gone so (D7)far from (G7)me.

St. Louis Blues — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "St. Louis Blues" by W.C. Handy in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 80 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “St. Louis Blues

Can I learn "St. Louis Blues" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "St. Louis Blues" with hands-separate practice in G at 80 BPM.
What key is "St. Louis Blues" by W.C. Handy played in?
St. Louis Blues is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "St. Louis Blues"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "St. Louis Blues" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "St. Louis Blues"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "St. Louis Blues"?
"St. Louis Blues" was originally performed by W.C. Handy. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by W.C. Handy can I play here?
Try "St. Louis Blues", "St. Louis Blues". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "St. Louis Blues"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "St. Louis Blues" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "St. Louis Blues"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "St. Louis Blues" is in the key of G at 80 BPM.

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